Energy
PUC doles out increases
Customers of Edison, PG&E get rate shock. SDG&E spared for nowThe San Diego Union-Tribune In the preview of a movie SDG&E customers…
May 16, 2001Consumer Watchdog
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Energy
CALIFORNIA ENERGY COSTS ON THE RISE
National Public Radio In California, the costs of power shortages keep rising. Many Californians will see a record increase in electricity rates…
May 16, 2001
Energy
CALIFORNIA ENERGY COSTS ON THE RISE
NPR - ALL THINGS CONSIDERED In California, the costs of power shortages keep rising.
May 16, 2001
Energy
$5.7-Billion Energy Rate Hike Is OKd
PUC shifts some of the increase away from businesses and farms to residential users. The rates, designed to reward those who conserve,…
May 16, 2001
Energy
Bailout Watch #42 – May 15, 2001
BAILOUT WATCH: Keeping an eye on the energy industry and the politicians Bailout Watch #42 - May 15, 2001 Bankrupt Leadership Edition…
May 15, 2001State Agencies & Consumer Group Unveil Free California Patient Guide;
First 40,000 Printed Guides Available Through State Hotlines California patients facing problems with their HMO, concerns over their medical privacy, or questions…
May 15, 2001Senate Committee Approves HMO Patients’ Right to Trial in California
The California Senate Judiciary Committee, by a 4-to-2 vote, has approved legislation giving HMO patients the right to go to court. Currently,…
May 15, 2001Davis Shifts Rate Impact to Residences
Residential, Small Business Ratepayers To Bear Bulk of $450 Annual Rate Increase
May 15, 2001
Energy
PUC stalls decision on rate boost
Consumer group says big business to benefitThe San Francisco Chronicle State regulators yesterday delayed until this afternoon a vote on the most…
May 15, 2001
Healthcare
Navigating the HMO seas
New guidebook a life raft for patientsThe San Francisco Chronicle Her long battle against the state's biggest health maintenance organization has made…
May 15, 2001State Agencies, Consumer Group, Physicians & Nurses Unveil Free CA Patient Guide
California patients facing problems with their HMO, concerns over their medical privacy, or questions about their rights under new state HMO reform…
May 14, 2001
Energy
Local leader blasts FTC investigation
Las Vegas Business Press News of the Federal Trade Commission exonerating oil companies against charges of violating antitrust laws and collusion in…
May 14, 2001
Energy
Plants closed for maintenance more than before power crisis
The Associated Press The frequency of temporary closures of California power plants for maintenance and repairs has increased as much as four…
May 12, 2001
Energy
Plant Shutdowns Tied to Power Costs
Generators insist maintenance was needed. State contends firms created false shortage.Los Angeles Times Since the moment electricity prices began to soar in…
May 12, 2001
Energy
Fight the Power
The Bond Buyer A consumer watchdog group in California is considering collecting signatures to put legislation authorizing the state's multibillion-dollar power bond…
May 11, 2001
Energy
Bailout Watch #41 – May 10, 2001
BAILOUT WATCH: Keeping an eye on the energy industry and the politicians Bailout Watch #41 - May 10, 2001 Look Ma, no…
May 10, 2001
Energy
Rate Hikes Up to 60% Proposed by PUC Chief
Lynch says about half the residential customers of Edison, PG&E would escape increases. Her plan draws fire from all sides.Los Angeles Times…
May 10, 2001
Energy
Power bills set to skyrocket for heavy users
Graduated rate increase would take effect in JuneThe San Francisco Chronicle As state regulators outlined plans to raise residential electricity bills by…
May 10, 2001